Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotel within walking distance of Gülhane Park

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When you stay at Mara Oldcity Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park and Bosphorus. Also, Topkapi Palace and Eminönü Square are within a short 10-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sirkeci Station is steps away and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Connecting Room - 4 Person Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Hocapasa Mahallesi Serdar Sokak No1, 34421, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34421

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eminönü Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 15 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 26 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seher Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mese - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De More - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mara Oldcity Hotel

  • When you stay at Mara Oldcity Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park and Bosphorus. Also, Topkapi Palace and Eminönü Square are within a short 10-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sirkeci Station is steps away and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 27 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

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Reviews

Mara Oldcity Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, the staff friendly, and hotel is located in a good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The building itself is small, only 4 rooms per floor. But the room is HUGE, the location is impeccable at the heart of old city. I'm surprised how clean roomy the room for a budget business hotel price range. Totally recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is excellent and the room and its amenities were ideal. Smaller boutique hotel with a few rooms on each floor. There is an elevator so you don’t have to struggle with bags. Both Ferhat and Asmir were friendly, inviting and very helpful. I would definitely stay here again while visiting Istanbul.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff and receptionist is extraordinary
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10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed a night as a stopover but could not recommend this place enough. Excellent location, clean rooms and the most amazing hosts. Farhat was extremely helpful and even gifted us a flower on our departure. Will definitely be back if we travel to Istanbul again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing … I book this hotel because I needed it just for a few hours in transit between two planes and I was amazed because I booked the cheapest hotel in the area and it was all modernised and very well decorated and very pleasant and the staff was incredibly helpful full and warm and sympathetic.
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10/10 Exceptional

We chose this hotel based on positive reviews from other people. This was completely true: very centrally located, close to everything, very attentive and helpful staff, clean room, nicely furnished, great shower. This will be our regular place to stay when we are in Istanbul.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great staff. Gave me advice about places to go in the city. Would definitely book again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless and really well presented room. Amazing value for money! Central location, a few s te ps from the main sights and good cafes & restaurants Would definitely return here on my next trip to IST and highly recommend it
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay with amazing staff! We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and well located. Every member of staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. All of our needs were taken care of, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We truly felt at home here and will definitely stay again when we return to Istanbul. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable place with excellent service and genuinely kind people. Thank you to the whole team for making our stay so special!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Value for money. Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very friendly staff! Thank you. The hotel experienced a power outage during my stay, but this was obviously not their fault, and the staff was very proactive in dealing with the situation. The water pressure on the 7th floor was quite low, though. I mentioned it to the guy at the front desk, and he immediately called someone to come and check it out. So, if possible, I would recommend getting a room on a lower floor. The hotel is very well located, right in the center of everything. It can be a little noisy because of the tramway, but the value for money is excellent. I would definitely recommend staying here!
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8/10 Very good

Profesional front desck stuff God location you got for what you pay...
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. Location was in the thick of things, reception staff were particularly helpful with history questions and transportation tips. Area is full of restaurants and pastry shops. It is a noisy scene and the trams run in front of the hotel, if that matters for sleep, but it is within walking distance of many of Istanbul 's top sights. Room was cleaned and supplies replenished every day. We will stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything with this stay was perfect!! I was blown away by the insane value of this hotel. Great location in old city, clean and updated room, and the staff was always so helpful. Some of the best baklava on our trip came from the evening front desk attendant. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. 100% would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is clean and spacious. Staff is polite and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing, very attentive and accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good. Staff is polite and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room for sure. Staff are very professional and polite.
Very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything from the way we were welcomed, to the way the room was laid out and put together for us, this small trendy boutique hotel had more hospitality and customer service experience than a 5 star hotel. Particularly the gentlemen at the front desk, was so friendly and welcoming - he always went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Definately a top hotel to stay at. Location is great too and room well maintained.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Lot's of activities nearby. Next to a tram way but I was not much disturbed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Lovely room. Air con. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.
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8/10 Very good

The location was great - walkable distance from major sites, tram line, and restaurants and shops. The room was cosy and comfortable. The staff communicated with me before my stay and organized an airport shuttle. During part of the stay there was no water in the sink or shower and I could hear people outside in the neighborhood and in the building throughout the night. Overall I was happy with my stay and would stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

A good clean place to put your head down for the night. AC works well. Small rooms but typical of all hotels in the area. Food and shopping around the area is expensive but again that’s due to closeness to the sights. Tram stop 2 mins walk away - easy access to Galata side also. Metro also 4 mins away to transfer to Anatolian side.
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10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t have asked for a better location! The hotel was in a great area central to all the major sites, shops and restaurants. Easy access to the tram to explore the other side of the river and other parts of the city. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help us with any arrangements we needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We did note a slight smell in our bathrooms from the water lines/drains but it did not affect our stay. Would definitely recommend!